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[Nepenthe]

I don't think consistency is the problem. The classics were just as similar to one another as the modern series is. Consistency in this vein is really only a bad thing to people if you just don't like the gameplay a company is ascribing to. Otherwise, it's fucking awesome.

[Wooly-Fools]

Y'know I'm trying to be positive, but to be honest, things seem to be getting a little old.

It looks like they're sticking in the "safe zone" for now, and don't have any major outrageous plans... Focusing on Sonic, and keeping the same gameplay seems to be what they're doing. Nothing new. I was kind of hoping they do something interesting. *SIGH*

Oh well, maybe they'll thrown in a few curve balls or something..

Edited by Wooly-Rolls, 11 April 2012 - 08:12 PM.

[Voyant]

SM64 to Sunshine to Galaxy to 3D Land all play very differently. They have mostly the same core mechanics, but everything else about them changes. The only ones that are really similar are Galaxys, which are also the only ones that are part of the same series. Unlike Unleashed to Colours to Generations, which all play far too similarly.

To be honest I really don't see the differences much between game feel in Mario 64 up to Mario 3DLand at all. The enviorment around it changes and the terrain...but every game plays familiar...each game has similar mechanics like butt stomps or crazy...WAHHOOOOO" jumping.

When it comes to GAME FEEL I'm happy as of right now. What they do with that game feel is what matters not the base design. If this was the case...even if the classics coninued with Sonic 4, 5 6, 7,8 I'm sure nobody would really care that much....its why Megaman fanbase is real stabe...all Mega man games play very much alike in terms of game feel...its all about execution from that point.

For other stuff? That is what we have spinoffs for. They never said they were not going to do spinoffs...they are only talking about main titles here.

EDIT: Which to be honest they SHOULD be focused on Sonic....I mean....he is Sonic!

Edited by Voyant, 11 April 2012 - 08:15 PM.

[VEDJ-F]

I don't think consistency is the problem. The classics were just as similar to one another as the modern series is. Consistency in this vein is really only a bad thing to people if you just don't like the gameplay a company is ascribing to. Otherwise, it's fucking awesome.

I actually dislike most of the classic games because of that. So, at least I'm consistent?

[Balding Spider]

So in short they're going to keep doing what they've been doing.

[VizardJeffhog]

No more other characters for a long time then?

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*heavy sigh* It's been too long already..

[Balding Spider]

No more other characters for a long time then?

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*heavy sigh* It's been too long already..

Metal Sonic?

[Voyant]

I like how people are jumping to conclusions about the character thing...when they SAID that they were going to introduce the main cast again....slowly. I mean hell we have a playable Metal Sonic....and a CO OP Tails....that a nice little start for me honestly.

Edited by Voyant, 11 April 2012 - 08:17 PM.

[ArtFenix]

Metal Sonic?

Plot holed downloadable minor quick cash nostalgia-based Dicks Dimps 2D game. Wait, it's not a game, it's just four random levels with Metal Sonic in them! Yeah. (Though I think Episode 2 looks not that bad))
Not saying it's bad. Playable Metal is awesome, but I just don't think this can be used as an argument like you did.

Edited by ArtFenix, 11 April 2012 - 08:21 PM.

[Nepenthe]

I think people are expressing displeasure on the playable side of things. They said the focus wills till be on Sonic, e.g., we shouldn't be expecting decent playable casting anytime soon.

[Voyant]

Plot holed downloadable minor quick cash nostalgic 2D game. Wait, it's not a game, it's just four random levels with Metal Sonic in them! Yeah.
Not saying it's bad. Playable Metal is awesome, but I just don't think this can be used as an argument like you did.

So if we had a Playable Knuckles...or Shadow going through those levels....would they not be...cash in nostalgic throw backs?

I don't see your logic in this. Also whats with this "NOW" stuff I'm sensing from folks....if there is one thing that needs to be reintroduced safely and slowly is other characters. Generations kinda already this this...although way too blandy, but it didn't offend anyone.

Edited by Voyant, 11 April 2012 - 08:23 PM.

[sonfan1984]

In other words, again shitty bland plots with little to no substance.

I think they're talking about in future 2D games.

Anyway, I'm not too fussed about this news. I'm happy that they're going to slowly introduce other playable characters soon. I dunno when that's going to happen though, it's been over 5 years wait already.

Edited by sonfan1984, 11 April 2012 - 10:20 PM.

[Generations (Chaos Warp)]

So basically what they've been doing then. No better plots, other playable characters or slope mechanics in 3d for a while...sigh....

Oh well, if it means more good games, then so be it.

[Balding Spider]

I think they're talking about in future 2D games.

I thought they were talking about all future Sonic games 3D or otherwise. :/

[Voyant]

No better plots, other playable characters or slope mechanics in 3d for a while...sigh....

Oh well, if it means more good games, then so be it.

Assumptions much? I'm just gonna leave this thread now...all this assuming is fucking infuriating.

Edited by Voyant, 11 April 2012 - 08:26 PM.

[Komodin]

In other words, again shitty bland plots with little to no substance.

You know, mon, having a small number of characters in a story does not in itself make said story bad and unsubstantial. Yes, there's such a thing as "too little," but there's also such a thing as "too much."

[ArtFenix]

So if we had a Playable Knuckles...or Shadow going through those levels....would they not be...cash in nostalgic throw backs?

Nah, it would still be cash in nostalgic throw backs. I just wanted to say that I want to be able to play as other chars in main 3D game, not some 2D minor downloadable titles like Sonic 4 (not that I don't want to play as them in these games as well)).

if there is one thing that needs to be reintroduced safely and slowly is other characters.

It's been 5 years already! It's already too long!

I think they're talking about in future 2D games.

Dunno. I thought they were talking about the whole series including 3D games.

You know, mon, having a small number of characters in a story does not in itself make said story bad and unsubstantial. Yes, there's such a thing as "too little," but there's also such a thing as "too much."

Did I say anything about that? It just seems to me that from what I read the stories will be uninteresting and bland again.

Edited by ArtFenix, 11 April 2012 - 08:27 PM.

[sonfan1984]

I thought they were talking about all future Sonic games 3D or otherwise. :/

Oh nevermind. I thought when they're talking about that fans wanted to see more oldschool conflict with Sonic and Dr Eggman that they're talking about the 2D games

[Voyant]

It's been 5 years already! It's already too long!

Obviously not when we have the general gamer crowd (which also hold a fair share of amount of buyers for Sonic) in an uproar when Silver was shown as a boss. Luckily Generations did do some of saving grace for some characters.

Edited by Voyant, 11 April 2012 - 08:34 PM.

[Generations (Chaos Warp)]

Assumptions much? I'm just gonna leave this thread now...all this assuming is fucking infuriating.

Not really assuming as it is making educated guesses from what we can see at this moment.